by DevNadkarni | Nov 11, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
Fourteen Pacific Island countries will benefit from a major climate adaptation program backed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Asian Development Bank (ADB), with investments planned in transport, water, energy, coastal protection and other essential infrastructure....
by DevNadkarni | Nov 11, 2026 | 2026, Blog, Pacific
APIBC member Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia is helping Pacific food producers establish a stronger presence in the Australian market, with products from Niue, Fiji and French Polynesia finding their way onto local retail shelves. Three brands, Niue Honey, Fiji...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 11, 2026 | 2026, Blog, Solomon Islands
An Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) delegation visited Honiara from 2 to 6 November 2026, meeting government officials, business leaders and development partners to explore trade, investment and procurement opportunities, and gain first-hand insights...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 10, 2026 | 2026, News, Vanuatu
Photo: Courtesy UNDP website The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional US$12.6 million grant to strengthen disaster preparedness and urban resilience in Greater Port Vila, Vanuatu’s principal economic and commercial centre. Announced on 29 September,...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 9, 2026 | 2026, Vanuatu
Vanuatu is preparing for one of its largest tourism investments, with Royal Caribbean Group and the government agreeing to hold a groundbreaking ceremony in November for the VT6.5 billion (AUD 85m) Royal Beach Club Lelepa development on Lelepa Island, north of Efate....
by DevNadkarni | Nov 9, 2026 | 2026, Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Australian Government have committed US$12.85 million to a new phase of the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI), extending a nearly two-decade partnership aimed at improving business conditions, encouraging...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 9, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific, Tonga
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has committed US$15 million towards establishing a US$60 million investment fund designed to support locally owned Pacific businesses engaged in climate adaptation, environmental protection and sustainable economic development. The...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 9, 2026 | News, Solomon Islands
Australia has announced an additional SBD10 million in grant funding to upgrade roads in Solomon Islands’ Makira-Ulawa Province, extending a transport infrastructure program that is creating opportunities for local contractors, suppliers and workers. The...
by DevNadkarni | Nov 9, 2026 | 2026, Kiribati, News
Kiribati’s telecommunications sector is set for an expansion following Vodafone Kiribati’s appointment as an authorised reseller of Starlink satellite internet services, potentially improving digital connectivity for businesses, government departments and...
by DevNadkarni | Oct 6, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
Australia has helped achieve a major milestone in Pacific telecommunications, with all Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) members now connected to the global undersea cable network for the first time, improving digital connectivity and creating new opportunities for trade,...
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